Damon West
Keynote Speaker: Motivational Speaker Formerly Sentenced to Life in Prison; Former College Quarterback; Bestselling Author of "The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change"
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Damon West Biography
Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, internationally known keynote speaker, 3x Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former crime boss in Dallas, who was sentenced to life in prison for organized crime.
USA Today calls him the “modern day Shawshank Redemption and the most in-demand speaker in America.”
At 20 years old, he was a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he suffered a career ending injury and turned to hardcore drugs to cope with disappointments of life.
After graduation, he worked in the United States Congress and trained to be a stockbroker for United Bank of Switzerland (UBS).
One day at UBS, he was introduced to methamphetamines; he became instantly hooked—and the lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit.
After a fateful discussion during his incarceration with a seasoned convict, West had a spiritual awakening. He learned that, like a coffee bean changing with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of changing the environment around him. Armed with a program of recovery, a renewed faith, and a miraculous second chance at life, West emerged from over seven years of prison a changed man.
On parole in Texas until 2073, his story is one of hope, redemption, grit and the resilience of the human spirit.
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Damon West Speaking Topics
Designed for any group, this presentation is focused and personalized for audiences who are working to positively change their culture. Before coming in to speak to your group, Damon West will learn your most serious issues and address them as part of his presentation. Damon emphasizes the need to become servant leaders in their teams, schools, communities, organizations and families. Additionally, Damon will end with a Call To Action, to be like the coffee bean.
Damon West Videos
Six Dimes and a Nickel: Life Lessons to Empower Change
How to be a Coffee Bean: 111 Life-Changing Ways to Create Positive Change (Jon Gordon)
The Locker Room: How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity, and Build Unity
The Coffee Bean for Kids: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change (Jon Gordon)
The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change
How do I book Damon West to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Damon West for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Damon West, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Damon West are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Damon West, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Damon West speak about?
Damon West is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Inspirational, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Sports, Author and Storytelling.
Where does Damon West travel from?
Damon West generally travels from Beaumont, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Damon West?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Damon West for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Damon West for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Damon West or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Damon West is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Damon West for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Damon West generally travels from Beaumont, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Darryl Strawberry, Eric LeMarque and Rudy Ruettiger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Damon West for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Damon West Speaking Topics
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The Coffee Bean - The power is inside you to change the world around you.
Designed for any group, this presentation is focused and personalized for audiences who are working to positively change their culture. Before coming in to speak to your group, Damon West will learn your most serious issues and address them as part of his presentation. Damon emphasizes the need to become servant leaders in their teams, schools, communities, organizations and families. Additionally, Damon will end with a Call To Action, to be like the coffee bean.
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Damon West Videos
BOOKS
Six Dimes and a Nickel: Life Lessons to Empower Change
How to be a Coffee Bean: 111 Life-Changing Ways to Create Positive Change (Jon Gordon)
The Locker Room: How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity, and Build Unity
The Coffee Bean for Kids: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change (Jon Gordon)
The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change
REVIEWS
Damon West Reviews
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Damon West captivated the audience (450+) and was right on message about recovery, resilience, and transformation. 10/10 would recommend!
The Hope Center - Oct 20 2025 -
Damon is energetic and made people think, laugh, be appreciative and did an amazing job! He got people motivated and provided a great kick start for our conference! I would definitely recommend him to others. Thank you Damon!
Texas Association for Pupil Transportation - Jun 27 2025 -
From start to finish, the AAE staff and speaker were very responsive and efficient. It was a pleasure to work with Sawyer and Carissa, and Damon West's presentation was the highlight of our conference.
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How do I book Damon West to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Damon West for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Damon West, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Damon West or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Damon West for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Damon West, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Damon West are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Damon West, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Damon West speak about?
Damon West is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Inspirational, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Sports, Author and Storytelling. -
Where does Damon West travel from?
Damon West generally travels from Beaumont, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Damon West?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Damon West for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Damon West for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Damon West or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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